Ad Council/Nutrition Education

Less than 25% of adolescents eat the daily recommended servings of fruits and vegetables. Few get regular physical activity. While parents are aware of the importance of healthy eating and physical activity, they struggle with the best way to implement them for their families. Learn more at MyPyramid.com.

 

Freedom Award

Attention National Guard and Reserve members, does your civilian employer go above and beyond to support you and your fellow service members? Nominations are now being accepted for the 2009 Secretary of Defense Employer Support Freedom Award. To submit your nomination, visit FreedomAward.mil.

 

Health Care Heroes

Grants are available to Arizona schools and youth- focused community centers to create activities relevant to their own school and community to help combat childhood obesity and give children the opportunity to become “Health Care Heroes”. Click Here to find out more.

 

Kids Need U

The very best place for a child to be is in a family. Unfortunately, there are many children who are cannot safely live with their parents. When relatives and kin are unable to provide a temporary home for these children, foster parents become the temporary family for them! Learn more on the Arizona Department of Economic Security website.

 

Kids Rock Marathon

Let Phoenix Children’s Hospital help rock your child to the finish line with their Kids Rock Modified Marathon Training Program. A free modified marathon training program specifically designed for children ages 6-12. Participants will learn nutrition and fitness tips and individually follow a running or walking program. Find out more at RNRAZ.com

 

Live United

United Way is creating real lasting change where you live by focusing on the building blocks of a better life; Education, income and health. Reach out a hand to one and influence the condition of all. Give, advocate, volunteer. Live united. For more visit United Way at LiveUnited.org.

 

New Year’s Resolutions

Need a little help with your new year’s resolution. Whether you’re trying to lose weight, pay down debt, or managing stress, there are some great tips for you at USA.gov. Not only will you find the most popular resolutions there, but you’ll also find some great advice on how to get started.

 

Operation USO Care Package

Send a personal thank you note to a deployed service member! Operation USO Care Package is a great opportunity to show your support to the troops. For only $25 they’ll receive some basic necessities that are both needed and requested. The package is valued at approximately $75 . Sponsor your package today!

 

Spay and Neuter Clinics

The Arizona Humane Society’s mobile spay and neuter clinic is traveling around the Valley in January to offer low-cost spay and neuter services to pet owners. There are a few requirements your pet must meet before they can be spayed or neutered. For more information and to find a date and location near you Click Here.

 

Triple R Warmline

Triple R Behavioral Health provides a range of residential and rehabilitation services for adults with serious mental illness in our community. Among employment, education, and psychosocial rehabilitation services is the agencies’ WarmLine which is available between 5-10pm every day. To reach the WarmLine, call 602.347.1100.